Will2Walk News
A tale of perseverance: Meet Tom Watkins
As a new Board Member for the Will2Walk Foundation, we asked Tom Watkins to share his story of living with a spinal cord injury for the last twenty-three years. We hope you enjoy getting to know him and the passion he brings to the organization. Twenty-three years ago, I was living the life of a [...]
W2W sponsors Barrow’s Day on the Lake
For those with physical and neurological disabilities, the thought of being able to waterski or kayak may seem impossible. Thanks to the Barrow Neurological Institute’s Day on the Lake program (May 9-11), participants of all ages will be able to enjoy adapted watersports at one of the most accessible waterside facilities in Arizona—Bartlett Lake Marina. [...]
Handcycle awarded to grantee with can-do attitude
The Will2Walk Foundation recently awarded a $3,000 Life Enhancement Grant to Jody Robertson of Queen Creek, Arizona. The grant allowed her to purchase an Invacare Top End Force-2 handcycle to ride for exercise and training. In 2003, Jody was injured by an accidental gunshot that resulted in T11-T12 paraplegia. Today, she works as a customer [...]
W2W grantee makes USA Wheelchair Rugby National Team
Thirty-year-old Ernie Chun likes to run into people in wheelchairs. When he’s playing professional wheelchair rugby, that is. As Will2Walk’s latest recipient of a Life Enhancement Grant and newest member of the 2013 USA Wheelchair Rugby National Team, Ernie demonstrates how those with quadriplegia can maintain a high level of activity with a lot of [...]
